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The starting time, academic system and application cycle of American high schools
School time

School starts twice a year, mostly in autumn, usually in August and September, and the specific school start time is determined by each school. Some schools also start school in spring, mostly from June to March.

educational system

The academic system of senior high schools in the United States is four years, namely Grade 9, 10,1,12, which is equivalent to Grade 3, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 in China. After completing the required courses for students, senior students can also take the AP courses according to their own interests, which will help them to apply for the top universities in the United States in the future.

Application cycle

It normally takes 8 weeks to apply for the notice of private high schools in the United States. During this period, it is necessary to submit the application form and supplementary materials to the school in time and accept the telephone interview of the school. Usually, it takes 8 weeks to prepare visa information, make visa reservation and train visa. Under the tight schedule, it will take at least 4 months to complete. Students are advised to register at least half a year before departure (preferably before September 1 in spring and before the end of February in autumn).